CDMX reports no damage after magnitude 5.2 quake in Guerrero; seismic alert remained silent

Mexico City experienced a magnitude 5.2 earthquake on Saturday afternoon, originating in the state of Guerrero. While the tremors were felt lightly in some parts of the capital, authorities reported no significant damage or injuries.

The Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) confirmed communication with civil protection units across all 16 boroughs of Mexico City. "We have established communication with the Civil Protection Integral Risk Management Units of the Mayor's Offices, with no report of damage," the SGIRPC stated on social media.

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We have established communication with the Civil Protection Integral Risk Management Units of the Mayor's Offices, with no report of damage.

Officials explained that the seismic alert system did not trigger because the initial energy estimation of the earthquake did not surpass the pre-established levels. Myriam Urzúa Vanegas, head of the SGIRPC, reiterated that the necessary parameters for the alert were not met, leading to its non-activation. The earthquake's perception in Mexico City was described as very light in certain areas.

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the alert was not activated because the necessary parameters were not met.